This Weekend's Arlington Heights Area Events

Arlington Heights IL

20 May, 2021

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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — Looking for things to do in the Arlington Heights area? Your Arlington Heights Patch community calendar is a great way to keep tabs on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. If you're wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Featured Event: NAMI Cook County North Suburban "Light the Way" 2021 Virtual Gala When: Thursday, May 20th at 7:00 p.m. What: Join us virtually on May 20th to celebrate the work of NAMI Cook County North Suburban. Our video presentation will include heartfelt stories about how NAMI CCNS Lights the Way for members of our community with mental illness and those who love them. We are honoring NorthShor... Learn More Featured Event: NAMI Cook County North Suburban "Light the Way" 2021 Virtual Gala (Alyx Kesselring) The Josselyn Center's Spring Benefit When: Thursday, May 20th at 1:00 p.m. What: The Josselyn Center will host a virtual Spring Benefit on Thursday, May 20th from 1:00-2:00 CDT, featuring a conversation with Lucy McBride, and MD entitled "Navigating the New Normal: Prioritizing Mental Health Post-Pandemic". All donations from this event will support The Jossel... Learn More Taking Distributions From Retirement Plans When: Thursday, May 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Arlington Heights Memorial Library (Live on Zoom) What: The SECURE Act changed basic rules about how we access the money in our retirement accounts, including the age at which we must start, required minimum distributions, and how distributions are calculated for our heirs. Then the coronavirus turned our world upside down, and and the... Learn More Featured Event: Pet Adoption Event & Family Fun in the Garden When: Saturday, May 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Where: The Auberge at Highland Park What: Deerfield Animal Care Center located at 150 Waukegan Road in Deerfield, IL is pleased to partner with The Auberge at Highland Park and Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter for a pet adoption event! On Saturday, May 22 from 10AM to 2PM, the beautiful outdoor garden at The Auberg... Learn More Featured Event: Pet Adoption Event & Family Fun in the Garden (Kerry Morgan) Meet Local Popular Children's Author, Ken Korber When: Saturday, May 22nd at 8:00 a.m. What: Bring your little ones to the Arlington Heights Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to noon for a magical experience as Author Ken Korber reads from his popular children's book series, The Musical Adventures of Grace. The Musical Adventures of Grace book series and the Grace & Fri... Learn More The Magic of Monarchs! When: Saturday, May 22nd at 9:30 a.m. Where: Arlington Heights Memorial Library (Live on Zoom) What: You're invited to this fluttery storytime as we share the magic of Monarch butterflies! Register at https://www.ahml.info/scheduli.... Learn More Oak Brook Artisan Market - Sat & Sun, May 22-23 | 10am-4pm When: Sunday, May 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection What: Shop small, local & sustainable at the Oak Brook Artisan Market. We'll be spreading out on the picturesque 10-acre grounds of The Drake Hotel in Oak Brook. Look for the white tents visible from York Rd. (just south of 22nd St.) on & around Great Lawn, Gazebo & Sid... Learn More Chess Club When: Sunday, May 23rd at 11:00 a.m. Where: Arlington Heights Memorial Library (Live on Zoom) What: Develop your child's intellect through the royal game of chess! This 60 minute online class will consist of a fun, interactive teaching period with a live instructor and guided practice time where students can play remotely against one another. Both beginner and experienced p... Learn More Featured Event: District 14 Non-Profit American Rescue Plan Act Listening Session When: Monday, May 24th at 12:00 p.m. Where: VIRTUAL What: Non-profits were severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Cook County is set to receive nearly $1 billion through the American Rescue Plan Act. Join Commissioner Britton for a listening session about the American Rescue Plan Act, and how the funds can best be leveraged fo... Learn More Featured Event: District 14 Non-Profit American Rescue Plan Act Listening Session (Scott Britton) BYOBook Club: Favorite Fantasies When: Tuesday, May 25th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Arlington Heights Memorial Library (Live on Zoom) What: Share what you've been reading and get recommendations from fellow teens and expert librarians. This meeting's theme will be favorite fantasies. Plus, one lucky attendee will win an awesome bookish giveaway! If you'd like help picking out some titles, fill out a BookMe form an... Learn More Foster Care 101 Series - Hosted by Let It Be Us When: Tuesday, May 25th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual, via Zoom What: Interested in becoming a foster parent or learning more about the Illinois foster care system? Join Let It Be Us for a free lecture in our Foster Care 101 Series, an informational night about the foster care system & licensing process. Hear from our experts and guest speak... Learn More Meet the Maker: Matt Maldonado When: Tuesday, May 25th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Arlington Heights Memorial Library (Live on Zoom) What: Meet Matt Maldonado, the creator behind the magical Haunted Mansion Book Nook. This project encompasses many different maker skills that all blend together very well. Get a behind-the-scenes peek of the process and how the design all came together. There will be adequate time ... Learn More Check out all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Arlington Heights Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.